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This fully immersive experience is part of Epcot’s Holidays Around the World in 2017 and runs from 11/24/17 through 12/30/17. The amazing telling of the Christmas story boasts a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir and has become a holiday tradition for my family.

This year 13 celebrity narrators are performing at the event and there are 6 brand new narrators. Several of which I am personally excited to watch.

NEW! Laurie Hernandez – November 24 to 26, 2017

NEW! Matt Bomer – November 27 to 28, 2017

Ana Gastayer – November 29 to 30, 2017

Whoopi Goldberg – December 1 to 3, 2017

NEW! Pat Sajak – December 4 to 5, 2017

Jodi Benson – December 6 to 8, 2017

NEW! Kurt Russell – December 9 to 11, 2017

NEW! Warwick Davis – December 12 to 14, 2017

Trace Adkins – December 15 to 17, 2017

Neil Patrick Harris – December 18 to 21, 2017

NEW! CCH Pounder – December 22 to 24, 2017

Jaci Velasquez – December 25 to 27, 2017

Chandra Wilson – December 28 to 30, 2017

The performances are every night at the America Gardens Theater at 5:00pm, 6:45pm & 8:15pm

If you want a good seat, you may want to consider reserving a Candlelight Processional Dining Package. Find details on the dining packages HERE

Here is my video from last year with Steven Curtis Chapman as the narrator:

Because we are ultimate fans of the Guardian’s of the Galaxy series, we are thrilled that we have been able to grab a dining reservation, with preferred seating, to watch Kurt Russell perform. I would also like to try out standby seating to watch Jodi Benson.

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the biblical telling of the Christmas story surrounded by unsurpassed talent & a celebrity narrator. What are your plans for the season? Who are you most excited to watch? Let me know in the comments.

Thank you for reading,My name is Melissa and I am a Disney Fanatic! I’m also a travel agent. You will find me almost every weekend in one of the Disney parks with my family. I would be honored to assist you with planning your own Disney vacation from my experience and it all comes at no additional cost to you. Contact me to start with a free, no obligation quote.
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WRAP UP THE ULTIMATE DISNEY CHRISTMAS PACKAGE FOR EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

You can celebrate the magic of the holidays in The Most Magical Place on Earth with the Ultimate Disney Christmas Package at Walt Disney World® Resort. You’ll arrive on December 21 and depart on December 26, 2017 and enjoy an itinerary full of magic, including exclusive experiences just for Guests on this package! Take a look at all the unique Yuletide offerings included in this festive offer:

December 21, 2017 – One ticket per Guest in your party to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic KingdomPark

December 22, 2017 – Access to special nighttime Extra Magic Hours at Pandora – The World of Avatar within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

December 23, 2017 – A special holiday Character experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 24, 2017 – An invitation to a special Christmas Eve dinner celebration at Epcot

This offer also includes a 5-night stay at select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels plus 4-day Theme Park tickets with Park Hopper® Option! Starting at $139 per person, per night, for a family of four in a standard room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Guests can wrap up this offer for a total package price of $2,775*.

Book through December 10, 2017

The following Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort hotels and room types are excluded:

3-bedroom villas

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

*Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child. The number of rooms allocated to this offer is limited. The number of packages available for purchase is limited. Valid Theme Park admission required to attend Theme Park events included with this offer. Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper Option must be used within 14 days of first use. First use must be by December 31, 2018. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Offer excludes 3-bedroom Villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. One holiday gift per room.

My name is Melissa and I am a Disney fanatic; I’m also a travel agent. You will find me on most weekends, with my family in a Disney park exploring everything that Disney has to offer so I can help you plan your own magical vacation.

If you would like to reserve this offer to spend Christmas at Walt Disney World with your family, contact me today! Rooms are limited!
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On December 16th, 2017 Star Wars Galactic nights will be offered for the second consecutive year and tickets are on sale today! Last year the tickets sold out very, very quickly so if you are interested in this event, please make your arrangements early. I’m always here to help you plan. 😉

This special ticketed event is held in Disney’s Hollywood Studios park, after the parks closes at 7:00pm and ends at midnight. You will be enthralled by a variety of Star Wars entertainment & experiences.

On top of the entertainment there are, special photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and F&B, character greetings, a look at the ongoing Star Wars expansion coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and much more.

Here’s a look at other event offerings:

Star Wars Entertainment – Both Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks and the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show will be enhanced with special saga elements.

Sneak Peeks at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Epic Theater will play host to a special one-night-only panel discussion about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the 14-acre Star Wars expansion that’s set to open in 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Special Photo Ops – Throughout the park, your Clients can step into immersive and iconic scenes from their favorite Star Wars films in a series of incredibly detailed photo locations, including new backdrops inspired by Star Wars Rebelsand other scenes from the saga.

Character Encounters – Guests can be on the lookout for Star Wars characters like Ewoks, AWR Troopers and roaming droids; Jedi Knights teaching younglings in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple; rocketing to the stars aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue; and more.

Exclusive F&B and Merchandise – Even more specialty Star Wars-themed food and beverage and merchandise will be available.

Enjoy park attractions – Select attractions will be open to all Guests. At embarkation points to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, your Clients may come face-to-face with Stormtroopers on the lookout for a Rebel spy.

Star Wars: Galactic Nights access and activities will be exclusive to event ticket holders. Last spring’s event sold out, so booking early is strongly suggested. Tickets are priced at $129 adults, $124 ages 3-9 and go on sale Sept. 6, 2017.

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My name is Melissa and I am a Disney fanatic; I’m also a travel agent. You will find me almost every weekend in one of the Disney Parks with my family. I would love to help you book & plan your vacation at no additional cost to you. It all starts with a free, no obligation quote. Visit my website or email me for details.
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Today Disney Parks Blog announced that The VOID (an entertainment company that combines the magic of illusions and advanced technology) will be bringing a groundbreaking, hyper-reality experience to Downtown Disney in Disneyland and Disney Springs in Walt Disney World.Although no official dates or locations have been announced, this holiday season these immersive social experiences will take visitors to new worlds.

Disney parks blog states that, “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will transport you to a galaxy far, far away where you’ll be able to engage with friends, family and Star Wars characters through sight, sound, touch, smell, and motion. It’ll even allow environmental effects to be felt using Haptic feedback – melding the physical and digital worlds together. So, you don’t just see the Star Warsuniverse, you’re part of it at Disney Parks”.

If you have ever played a video game with a remote control that vibrates, then you are no stranger to Haptic feedback that brings you right into the action.

This one-of-a-kind experience is not to be missed by Star Wars fans of all ages and I will be thrilled to try this in person in just a matter of months.

Disney promised more announcments in the future, so stay tuned.
In the meantime… contact me if you would like to plan a Star Wars immersive vacation.

Thank you for reading. My name is Melissa and I am a Disney fanatic; I’m also a travel agent. You will find me almost every weekend in one of the Disney parks with my family exploring the new experiences & attractions so that I can help my guests plan their own vacations through hours of personal experience. The best part is that all of my planning services are FREE when you book your vacation through me. That’s right, it does not cost any extra over booking directly through Disney. So, what are you waiting for? Head over to my website & get started on your dream vacation with a no obligation quote.
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Guests can save up to 20%* on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for stays most nights Oct. 8-Dec. 24, 2017.

Book by Oct. 7 for stays most nights Oct. 8-Dec. 24, 2017Book by Dec. 24, 2017 for stays most nights Dec. 8-24, 2017

When you stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you’ll enjoy benefits like first access to Disney FastPass+**planning, complimentary MagicBands, Extra Magic Hours in a Theme Park each day to enjoy select attractions (valid Theme Park admission and Resort ID required), complimentary transportation and standard parking, plus more!

The following room types and Disney Resort hotels are excluded:

3-bedroom villas

Campsites

Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms

The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

*The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional adult per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid standard rooms. 20% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for other Disney Resort hotels.

**Valid Theme Park admission and online registration required. Disney FastPass+ attractions and entertainments experiences, the number of selections you can make and available arrival windows are limited.

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Epcot’s Candlelight Processional is a holiday tradition for my family. It really gets us in the spirit with the telling of the Christmas Story along with a celebrity narrator, live choir & 50 piece orchestra. If front row seats are on your list for this event, or just a delicious meal with an extra perk, then you will want to book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package. Book early, the spots fill up quickly. If you are one of my guests traveling to Disney World during the holiday celebrations, let me know if you would like my assistance booking one of these packages.(Scroll down for my video from one of last year’s performances)

As a part of Holidays Around the World at Epcot, the Candlelight Processional presents the traditional story of Christmas in truly spectacular fashion – with a celebrity narrator, a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir.

Newcomers to the celebrity narrator spotlight this year include Daytime Television Legend Pat Sajak and TV star CCH Pounder, who was recently at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park for the Grand Opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar.

The processional is performed three times per night (5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.) during the holiday season at the America Gardens Theatre. These packages, available on select nights, include a delicious meal and a guaranteed seat for one of the Candlelight Processional performances. Availability is limited.

As with last year, in addition to lunch and dinner packages, breakfast options are available at some favorite restaurants in and near Epcot again this year like Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and The Garden Grill. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are also available this year at Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, with breakfast and dinner options being offered at Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk.

Candlelight Dining Packages for breakfast start at $35 plus tax per person for adults and $21 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9. Candlelight Dining Packages for lunch and dinner start at $44 plus tax per person for adults and $15.50 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9.

According to Disney Food Blog, the individual restaurant prices are as follows:

Holidays Around the World is an extravaganza of holiday entertainment, merchandise, food, beverages and festivities where guests can celebrate at Epcot throughout the holiday season. Time-honored traditions come alive through the sights and sounds of the countries of World Showcase, and live performances enliven the park throughout the day.

Holidays Around the World, including the Candlelight Processional, runs Nov. 24-Dec.30, 2017 at Epcot.

Watch as Steven Curtis Champman tells the Christmas Story…

Thank you for reading. My name is Melissa and I am a Disney Fanatic. I’m also a travel agent. You will find me almost every weekend, with my family, in one of the Disney Parks. Contact me to book your next trip with personalized planning at no extra cost.
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The 2017 Night of Joy talent lineup looks amazing, and this year Disney has introduced a new ticket structure as this popular event returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® Resort Sept. 8-9, 2017.

Tickets will go on sale in early June; let me know if you are interested & I can email you when they are released.

Guests will be able to buy both concert-only OR theme-park-and-concert-combination tickets for either evening – or also a two-night ticket.

Ticket options include:

Single night concert only tickets will be $45 plus tax in advance

Two-night concert only tickets will be $69 plus tax in advance

Single night concert tickets plus a (1) day at a Walt Disney World theme park add on will be $107 plus tax *

Two-night concert tickets with a (1) day at a Walt Disney World theme park add on will be $131 plus tax **

There also will be premium seating packages available for an extra charge; and groups of 10 or more will be able to get discounted tickets, as with past events.

A little reminder about this year’s talent: (Entertainment subject to change.)

* Add-on Theme Park Ticket Option is good for use any one day September 8-30, 2017 at any one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks

**2-day Concert plus 1-day Theme Park Advanced ticket will also include (1) admission to your choice of Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park for one use September 8-30, 2017. Individuals must purchase by August 8, 2017 to receive water park ticket. Groups must purchase by August 25, 2017 to receive water park ticket.

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My name is Melissa and I am a Disney Fanatic; I’m also a travel agent. You will find me in one of the Disney theme parks with my family almost every weekend. I love exploring the parks and helping people plan their own magical vacations. All of my booking and planning services are FREE. Planning your next Disney vacation all starts with a free quote. Visit my website or contact me.
Melissa Mathies, Travel Designer & Destination Specialistwww.PixieDustAdventures.com